Arctic Loon vs Common Loon

Gavia arctica в сравнении с Gavia immer

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Arctic Loon Common Loon
Научное название Gavia arctica Gavia immer
Отряд Gaviiformes Gaviiformes
Семейство Gaviidae Gaviidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 57,2 cm (22.5 in) 73,0 cm (28.7 in)
Масса 2955,0 g (104.23 oz) 4898,333333333333 g (172.78 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 1-3 1-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Arctic Loon only

Нет

Common Loon only

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Охранный статус

Least Concern

Arctic Loon

Least Concern

Common Loon

About These Birds

Arctic Loon

Arctic Loon, 58–73 cm, breeds across Eurasian boreal and Arctic lakes from Scotland to Siberia, wintering on European and Asian coasts. Black head with green iridescence, bold white flank patch, chequered black-and-white back in breeding plumage. Piscivore; dives to 60 m. Migratory.

Common Loon

Common Loon, 69–91 cm, is the iconic waterbird of North American wilderness lakes. Breeding plumage: iridescent black head, white necklace, chequered black-and-white back. Eerie wailing call. Piscivore; dives to 60 m. Winters on coastal seas. State bird of Minnesota; featured on Canadian dollar coin.

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